What to do and see in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

March 1, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, United States including Man Overboard Charters, Green Water Charters, Charlotte Harbor Tours, Capt. Tony Pabon, Wicked Paddle, Captain Lou Baggett, Downeast Charters, Punta Gorda Sailing.
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1. Man Overboard Charters

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Man Overboard Charters

Daily Fishing, Diving, and Sight Seeing Charters on the gulf coast of sunny Florida. We specialize in offshore to nearshore Fishing and Scuba Diving. Come aboard one of our custom 30' or 40' fishing machines for a half, three quarter, or full day fishing trip! Depending on the site, season, or conditions we catch Snapper, Grouper, Flounder, Shark, Kingfish, Sheepshead, Key West Grunt, Triggerfish, Baracuda, and much much more... We are located right outside the famous restaurant "Johnny Leverock's". There you even have the option of having YOUR CATCH COOKED the way you like it... Talk about fresh fish!!! Our Dive trips are also very diverse, whether you enjoy underwater photography, artifact diving, wreck diving, or spearfishing we've got you covered.

2. Green Water Charters

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Green Water Charters

The best of inshore, offshore and tarpon fishing in Venice, Englewood and Boca Grande Florida with a true native of the area.

3. Charlotte Harbor Tours

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Charlotte Harbor Tours

We specialize in private boat charters in the Lemon Bay area in Englewood. Our trips include day sightseeing trips, dolphin tours, and sunset cruises. Our trips last approximately two and a half hours. Our vessel, the "Bonnie Joy" is a beautiful twenty six foot boat with plenty of room and comfortable seating for six passengers.

4. Capt. Tony Pabon

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Capt. Tony Pabon

Back bay Fishing charters for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and other saltwater game fish. Sightseeing and island hopping.

5. Wicked Paddle

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Wicked Paddle

We operate at the destination of your choice. We provide guided adventures on stand up paddleboards and kayaks. Get to see nature up close in SUP style! We only use premium handmade POP Paddleboards and top of the line KaKu Kayaks! We meet you at the destination of your choice and bring all the equipment. We offer tours out of Boca Grande, Coral Creek, & Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve, and Blind Pass Beach off Manasota Key. We will begin our tours with a lesson on paddle strokes and safety instruction by an ACA Certified Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor who will get you up and going in no time. If you can ride a bike, you can paddleboard! We offer Adventure Tours, Eco Tours, Snorkel and SUP Adventures and Customized Trips. We also offer private lessons,and board sales. We paddle through beautiful clear waters that offer a vast of sights to see from dolphin, manatee, urchins, conchs, whelks, exotic birds, many species of fish, starfish, and sea stars just to name a few! We will take pictures and videos throughout our trip and email them to you free of charge! Wicked Paddle is passionate about our oceans and the marine life found in them. Our oceans health is facing some troubling challenges and Wicked Paddle is helping out by donating to Mote Marine Laboratory with every tour that's purchased! Every dollar counts! Together, $1 at a time we can make a difference and help with conservation for our oceans! When you book a tour with Wicked Paddle you are helping our cause and helping our waters! Let's do something positive together!

6. Captain Lou Baggett

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Captain Lou Baggett

Capt. Lou provides more than a fishing charter; he provides a total fishing experience. Whether you are looking for giant Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande, or stalking Redfish, Snook, Trout, or other species in the backcountry, Capt. Lou knows how to ensure your best catch.

7. Downeast Charters

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Downeast Charters

Customized cruises on a Maine built Lobster Yacht. Cruise the intercoastal waterway the Gulf of Mexico and many other destinations. Sunset cruises. See dolphins and other wildlife. Enjoy a Maine lobster roll on a Maine lobster Yacht. Spend some time with your family and friends on the water. Celebrate an anniversary, a birthday or any other special day on the water.

8. Punta Gorda Sailing

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Punta Gorda Sailing

Based on beautiful Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida. Punta Gorda Sailing offers a variety of sailing cruises for every type of adventurer. We offer 3 hr day and sunset luxury sailing cruises aboard our beautiful 36ft sailing yacht Calypso. Our charters are fully catered to your liking and of course includes drinks. Our licensed USCG Captains are guaranteed to show you a great time!

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